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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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